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VulnRecap 2/26/24 – VMWare, Apple, ScreenConnect Face Risks

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Urgent patching and prompt updates can protect systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation by threat actors. Organizations must prioritize implementing effective security measures and conducting frequent audits. Users need to promptly upgrade their Joomla installations to reduce the risk of exploitation.

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Vulnerability Recap 5/27/24 – Google, Microsoft & GitLab Fixes

eSecurity Planet

Exploitation enables attackers to falsify an SAML response, granting them administrative capabilities and unrestricted access without authentication. This poses serious security risks, particularly for organizations that handle sensitive data. This affected system administrators worldwide.

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CSPM vs CWPP vs CIEM vs CNAPP: What’s the Difference?

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Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP): Best used for securing specific workloads and applications, with a particular focus on runtime safety and vulnerability management. Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM): Best used to effectively manage cloud resource entitlements, reduce access risks, and maintain compliance.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – August 28, 2023 – Windows, Ivanti, Adobe Hit By Flaws

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Some of these attacks are challenging to detect because they look like they could be the behavior of legitimate system administrators. The FBI’s recommended fix for this solution is not a patch but rather the removal of any Barracuda ESG appliances from your business’s security infrastructure.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – August 28, 2023 – Windows, Ivanti, Adobe Hit By Flaws

eSecurity Planet

Some of these attacks are challenging to detect because they look like they could be the behavior of legitimate system administrators. The FBI’s recommended fix for this solution is not a patch but rather the removal of any Barracuda ESG appliances from your business’s security infrastructure.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 11, 2023 – Android Update Fixes 33 Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Security audits and assessments: To find weaknesses in your organization’s systems and procedures, do routine security audits and vulnerability assessments. Vendor and Third-Party Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessment for suppliers and third parties.

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How to Perform a Vulnerability Scan in 10 Steps

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Vulnerability scans play a vital role in identifying weaknesses within systems and networks, reducing risks, and bolstering an organization’s security defenses. You may also create customized reports that are tailored to your needs, allowing for clear communication of discovered risks within your business.